Paper towel roll rain stick

A kid-friendly rain stick craft that actually works! Your kids will love the realistic rain sounds made by these simple-to-make rain sticks.

Learn how to create your own DIY rainstick craft from a paper towel roll. Explore the sound of rain with this DIY rainstick craft. This is a fun kids craft for kids of all ages. #rainstickcraft #DIYrainstick

Make your own rainstick and explore the science of sound! This STEAM / STEM activity allows children to get creative with art while also exploring various sounds inside their homemade rain sticks using paper towel rolls. #scienceforkids #ngss #stem #steam #scienceofsound #craftsforkids #kidscrafts #buggyandbuddy

There are a lot of options, as far as home-made instruments go. Drums and rubber-band guitars are both really fun and popular options. But we have a pretty good drum already, and I didn't have any rubber bands in the house (or any shoe boxes). So we decided to make a rain stick. First you need to gather a paper towel roll, some aluminum foil, some rice or dried beans, an an old drawing or painting your child has made. We dont use paper towels, so I actually taped two toilet paper rolls…

Make rain sticks out of cardboard rolls! Pretty, easy, and they sound lovely! Great spring craft for toddlers and preschoolers to make at home or daycare.

What is a rainstick? The first rainsticks were believed to be created by the Aztecs. They would dry out a piece of cactus in the sun, remove the spines, then drive them into the cactus-likenails. Small stones or pebbles were then placed inside and the ends were sealed. When tilted vertically, the pebbles would cascade […]

Preschool 2016 April showers rain stick Paper towel roll, aluminum foil , rice, colorful duct tape.

Sometimes, when I am searching for great kids’ crafts, I come across a post that draws me in from the pictures. This is definitely one of those blog posts and crafts. The wonder, awe , and fo…

This St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Rain Stick is fun craft for kids that result in a music maker they can celebrate the day with.

What is a rainstick? The first rainsticks were believed to be created by the Aztecs. They would dry out a piece of cactus in the sun, remove the spines, then drive them into the cactus-likenails. Small stones or pebbles were then placed inside and the ends were sealed. When tilted vertically, the pebbles would cascade […]